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Mets signed OF Matt den Dekker to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The 30-year-old outfielder was originally drafted by the Mets back in 2010 and played his first two major league seasons in Queens. He owns a weak .234/.316/.354 career batting line but carries a strong reputation on defense. Feb 15 - 9:03 AM

Mike Puma of the New York Post writes that the Mets are considering a reunion with outfielder Matt den Dekker.

Den Dekker, who broke into the majors with the Mets in 2013-2014, spent the majority of the 2017 season at the Triple-A level where he slashed .250/.322/.441 with eight homers and 29 RBI in 79 games in stops with the Marlins and Tigers. The Mets are in need of outfield depth and it would only require a minor league deal to sign him, so it's realistic that this could come together. Feb 13 - 11:25 AM

The 30-year-old spent the majority of the 2017 season at the Triple-A level where he slashed .250/.322/.441 with eight homers and 29 RBI in 79 games. He'll look to score a minor league deal with a spring training invite elsewhere. Sat, Oct 21, 2017 12:58:00 PM

Tigers sent OF Matt den Dekker outright to Triple-A Toledo.

Den Dekker passed through waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 29-year-old will stick around as outfield depth in the minors. Mon, Jul 10, 2017 11:28:00 AM

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Dominic Smith said Saturday that the discomfort in his injured quadriceps is continuing to prevent him from running.

Smith is still hopeful that he'll be able to return to Grapefruit League action before the Mets break camp, but admits that he isn't sure that will happen. He's expected to begin the season at Triple-A Las Vegas.

David Wright will not participate in baseball activity for eight weeks due to continued issues with his shoulder and lower back.

More bad news for Wright, who hasn't appeared in a major league game since May 27, 2016. The 35-year-old hasn't given up hope of continuing his career, though the odds are very long at this point. Wright is still owed $20 million in 2018, $15 million in 2019, and $12 million in 2020. The Mets hold an insurance policy which covers 75 percent of his salary if he can't play.

Yoenis Cespedes (wrist) will return to Grapefruit League action on Monday.

Cespedes took a few at-bats in a minor league game on Saturday without any issues. He'll get an extra day of rest on Sunday as a precautionary measure, but has been cleared to return. The 32-year-old outfielder has battled a wide array of injuries the past few years, but he should be healthy and ready to go for Opening Day.

Michael Conforto (shoulder) will play in a minor league game and play in the outfield on Sunday.

It will be the first time that Conforto is able to play in the outfield during a game since he underwent surgery on his left shoulder to repair a torn posterior capsule. Things seem to be escalating quickly, and you can't help but wonder if he could even see time in a Grapfruit League game before the regular season starts. That's a long shot, but the fact that it's even remotely possible speaks to how well the recovery has gone so far.